[Over the last few months, Kirk had been quietly filing away information and trying to put pieces together. It was in case they became relevant later on. Plus, there was just an inane curiosity Kirk had to these other Gothamites. What did he and they have in common? What were all the connections?

Something about this particular conversation is making the picture clearer]

Dangerous work, an alarming lack of caution, and excessive confidence. The moniker seems unusual too.